Grappling In Thought
Welcome to Grappling In Thought. This is the space where we talk about the stuff most people keep inside...the fears, self-doubt, people-pleasing, feeling like you're not enough. You'll get short, real episodes with stories, tools, and reminders that you're not the only one wrestling with it. Just honest conversations that help you find your voice and move forward, one step at a time.
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Nov. 20, 2025
You Don’t Spiral Because of the Feeling, You Spiral Because You Fight It
Ever had one tiny thing go wrong and suddenly your whole body goes into meltdown mode? That’s not you “being dramatic.” That’s your brain’s panic switch flipping on — and most of the time, it’s not the situation that overwhel...
Nov. 13, 2025
How to Actually Let It Go
You know that feeling when someone says something, they move on with their day… and you’re still replaying it hours later? Even when you know the comment doesn’t matter or wasn’t even about you — it can still be hard to stop ...
Nov. 6, 2025
Not Every Comment Means You Have To Change
Not every piece of criticism is worth carrying and not every comment deserves your energy. In this episode, I chat about how to tell which feedback actually helps you grow and which is just noise. I shares three simple questi...
Oct. 30, 2025
The Sting Of Criticism
Isn’t it crazy how one comment can completely mess with your mood? You tell yourself it’s not a big deal, but your brain won’t drop it...it just keeps replaying it. In this episode, Amanda unpacks why criticism stings so much...
Oct. 23, 2025
Why Does Every Emotion Feel Uncomfortable?
We all get angry, sad, irritated, or anxious...but what if most of those emotions are really just discomfort showing up in different ways? In this episode of Grappling in Thought , Amanda unpacks what it means to recognize di...
Oct. 16, 2025
Turning Awkward Moments Into Confidence
Do you ever skip something you want to do because it feels awkward or uncomfortable? Maybe it’s being the first one to show up, starting a conversation, or just existing somewhere without your phone to hide behind. In this ep...